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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 2 months later than the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL30 matches up against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL100

 SL30 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung SL30

 TL100 SL30 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL100

 SL30 TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL30 vs the TL100.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and TL100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung TL100 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
25
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
Samsung TL100 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung SL30Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL30 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as ES15 ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $93 $22